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This marinara is easy to make with (almost) all the colours of the rainbow. (Any suggestions for adding something blue?) Whipping up a batch of marinara with pasta only takes 30 minutes. The key is to put your pasta water on first and then get your veggies and seasonings in order as the water comes…

I picked up some ground turmeric because I need it for several upcoming recipes. All of these recipes will be savoury (risotto and stew, to name a few), but I figured I should try turmeric in something sweet, like my oatmeal! If you’ve never used turmeric before, it’s similar to ginger but with a deeper,…

This recipe is a variation of my roasted winter squash marinara recipe. I skip the roasting part since we don’t have an oven here. Even without roasting, this hearty squash marinara packs a punch with the addition of ground cumin, coriander, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end. I use shredded winter…

This is my first recipe post from Belgrade, Serbia! We’ve been here just over a week now and I feel like we’ve adjusted nicely to our new living space. The kitchen here is smaller than our kitchen in Zagreb so I had to figure out a new routine when it comes to cooking our favourite…

In the past two years, I’ve spent a total of five months living in Croatia. Last year, I travelled through Croatia for two months, visiting Rijeka, Zagreb, Split, Korčula, and Dubrovnik. I spent the most time (an entire month) on the island of Korčula. Out of those locations, Zagreb really caught my eye, so I…

Marinara is a staple in our kitchen. We eat it every single day with pasta, rice, or potatoes. It’s that good! Instead of buying pre-made marinara, I prefer to make it myself. This way I can ensure the sauce is oil-free and free from refined sugar. A healthy homemade marinara is quick and easy, I promise…